CVE-2015-8158

ntp: potential infinite loop in ntpq

Published Jan 30, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.9 Medium EPSS 7.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
The getresponse function in ntpq in NTP versions before 4.2.8p9 and 4.3.x before 4.3.90 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted packets with incorrect values.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-559-1 ntp security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3629-1 ntp security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3096-1 NTP vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 8:13 AM
Reserved
Nov 13, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 30, 2017, 9:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:34 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 20, 2016, 12:00 AM